Russell Road is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 2JF is located in the Nelson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 2JD, NR30 2GZ, NR30 2JB, NR30 2JH, NR30 2HG, NR30 2HE, NR30 2HZ, NR30 2JQ, NR30 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR30 2JF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 48.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR30 2JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.4% | 44.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 34.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.5% | 41.6% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 29.9% | -12.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NR30 2JF this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 34.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 15% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 16% | 4.1% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.8% | 84.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 69.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 69.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 20.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 70% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 12.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.1% | 76.7% | -29.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 12% | 0.5% | 11.5% |
| Lithuania | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Road was 186.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Nelson and the 60th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Russell Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-02-11 | £170,603 |
| 10 Russell Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-09-30 | £113,510 |
| 27 Russell Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-09-30 | £156,752 |
| 36 Russell Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2020-07-31 | £86,493 |
| 33 Russell Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-01-15 | £155,885 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth St Peter's Road , NR30 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southtown Primary School Tamworth Lane , Southtown NR31 0HJ | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobholm Primary Academy Mill Road , Cobholm NR31 0BA | 2out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy Suffolk Road , NR31 0ER | 2out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre 22 Euston Road , North Drive NR30 1EA | - not rated | 452 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches Restaurant | 72 Regent Road | 97 yd | |
| Charlies Tapas Restaurant | 42 Regent Road | 97 yd | |
| Savoy Tandoori | 79 Regent Road | 97 yd | |
| Albatross Restaurant | 70 Regent Road | 97 yd | |
| Grill and grind | 36 Regent Road | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 8 Nelson Road Central | 84 yd | |
| Merlin's 147 Snooker & Pool Cl | 38 Apsley Road | 95 yd | |
| Prince Regent Public House | 33-34 Regent Road | 97 yd | |
| The Jube | Market Gates Shopping Centre | 283 yd | |
| Troll Cart | 7-9 Regent Road | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin House | 78 Regent Road | 97 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab and Pizzeria | 76 Regent Road | 97 yd | |
| Dearno's Chip Saloon | Market Place | 117 yd | |
| Docwras Original Chip Stall | Market Place | 117 yd | |
| London Best Pizza and Kebab | London Best Pizza and Kebab | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90-92 South Market Road | 315 yd | |
| Sainsburys Great Yarmouth | St Nicholas Road | 467 yd | |
| Aldi | North Quay | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Leisure & Fitness Centre Marine Parade | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| York Road Drill Hall (Closed) York Road | 450 yd | |
| Northdrive Tennis Courts (Closed) North Drive | tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Wellesley Recreation Ground 11-12 11-12 NORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Beaconsfield Rec Ground SANDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Legends Fitness Academy STEAM MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.